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New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Severe infection detected in Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, hospitalised since 2022
BANGKOK: Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who was hospitalised in December 2022 after losing consciousness due to a heart condition, has developed a severe bloodstream infection and remains under close medical care, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday. In a statement, the Royal Household said the medical team of 46-year-old Princess Bajrakitiyabha had detected a serious bloodstream infection on Aug 9. "The medical team continues to provide the utmost care and is closely monitoring Her Royal Highness's condition," the statement said on Friday. The palace added that medication and medical equipment were being used to support her lung and kidney functions. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, collapsed in December 2022 while training her dogs for the Thailand Working Dog Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima province. She initially received treatment at Pak Chong Nana Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima before being airlifted to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok for further treatment.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Who is Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati? Potential heir unconscious for 3 years
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who has been unconscious for nearly three years after collapsing due to a heart condition, is now being treated for a severe infection, the Bureau of the Royal Household said. Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha was seen as a potential heir to the throne before she slipped into a coma in 2022.(AFP) Doctors treating the 46-year-old princess, the oldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's seven children, detected an infection in her bloodstream on August 9, the bureau said in a statement on Friday. She's been administered different types of antibiotics and other medications to stabilise her blood pressure levels, the statement added. Who is Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati? Some analysts saw Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati as a potential heir to the throne before she slipped into a coma in 2022. If she succeeded, she would become Thailand's first female monarch. 73-year-old King Vajiralongkorn has not appointed an heir since taking the throne in 2016. The princess is the daughter of the king's cousin, who was the first of his four wives and the couple's only child. Born on December 7, 1978, in Bangkok, she was educated at Heathfield School, a prestigious all-girls school in England, as a teenager before earning two graduate degrees at Cornell University. Princess Bajrakitiyabha has a law degree from Cornell University and has served as a diplomat to Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia. She has also held roles at UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. The princess has also served in the attorney general's office and holds the rank of general in the king's Royal Security Command unit. She largely stayed quiet on national politics, including the mass 2020 protests over monarchy reform. The princess has been put on medical equipment to support the functions of her lungs and kidneys since her collapse in December 2022, according to the bureau. Doctors have occasionally detected infections, for which antibiotics have periodically been administered.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Thai princess being treated for severe infection, royal bureau says
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Doctors treating the 46-year-old princess detected an infection in her bloodstream on Aug 9. BANGKOK – Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who has been unconscious for nearly three years after collapsing due to a heart condition, is now being treated for a severe infection, the Bureau of the Royal Household said. Doctors treating the 46-year-old princess, the oldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's seven children, detected an infection in her bloodstream on Aug 9, the bureau said in a statement on Aug 15. She's been administered different types of antibiotics and other medication to stabilise her blood pressure levels, it said. The medical team at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok continues to provide full care and is closely monitoring the princess's condition, the bureau said. She was seen by some analysts as a potential heir to the throne, which would make her the first female monarch of Thailand. King Vajiralongkorn, 73, has not appointed an heir since taking the throne in 2016. The princess has been put on medical equipment to support the functions of her lungs and kidneys since her collapse in December 2022, according to the bureau. Doctors have occasionally detected infections, for which antibiotics have periodically been administered, the palace said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Ong Beng Seng fined $30k for abetting former minister Iswaran in obstructing course of justice Life How do household bomb shelters in Singapore really work? Singapore Sengkang-Punggol LRT line resumes full service 4 hours after power fault halts trains Asia Johor authorities seize four Singapore-registered vehicles over illegal e-hailing Singapore Owners call for stronger management rules in ageing condos, but seek to avoid being overburdened Asia Japan's PM Ishiba mentions wartime 'regret', toeing right-wing line Since she became ill, the princess' portraits have been shown in public places in the South-east Asian nation, with messages wishing her a speedy recovery. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has a law degree from Cornell University, served as a diplomat to Austria and held roles at UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. She has also served in the Attorney-General's Office and holds the rank of general in the king's Royal Security Command unit. Bloomberg
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, in hospital since 2022, treated for blood infection, palace says
BANGKOK: Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati developed a severe bloodstream infection and remains under medical care, the royal palace said on Friday in its first announcement about her condition since 2023. The 46-year-old princess, the oldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, was hospitalised in December 2022 after losing consciousness as a result of a heart condition, the palace said in a statement. China says it is 'deeply concerned' over Thailand-Cambodia clash The palace said medication and equipment were being used to support her lung and kidney function. Last week, a medical team administered antibiotics after detecting a severe infection in her bloodstream. Blood pressure medication was also administered, the palace said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Thai princess being treated for severe infection after nearly three years in coma
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who has been unconscious for nearly three years after collapsing due to a heart condition, is now being treated for a severe infection, the Bureau of the Royal Household said. Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha in critical care with severe bloodstream infection.(Representative image/AFP) Doctors treating the 46-year-old princess, the oldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's seven children, detected an infection in her bloodstream on Aug. 9, the bureau said in a statement Friday. She's been administered different types of antibiotics and other medication to stabilize her blood pressure levels, it said. The medical team at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok continues to provide full care and is closely monitoring the princess's condition, the bureau said. Bajrakitiyabha was seen by some analysts as a potential heir to the throne, which would make her the first female monarch of Thailand. King Vajiralongkorn, 73, has not appointed an heir since taking the throne in 2016. The princess has been put on medical equipment to support the functions of her lungs and kidneys since her collapse in December 2022, according to the bureau. Doctors have occasionally detected infections, for which antibiotics have periodically been administered, the palace said. Since she became ill, Bajrakitiyabha's portraits have been shown in public places in the Southeast Asian nation, with messages wishing her a speedy recovery. Bajrakitiyabha, who has a law degree from Cornell University, served as a diplomat to Austria and held roles at UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. She has also served in the attorney general's office and holds the rank of general in the king's Royal Security Command unit.
